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ScanNCut: Temporary Tattoos You Design

I got a tattoo!

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I'm scared of needles and commitment, so the good news is that this one will wash right off.  I have always loved temporary tattoos, but I don't always love wearing someone else's design.  Well, did you know that you can buy printable temporary tattoo paper? 

Yes, you can!  You simply design your tattoo and print the design onto the paper.  Now, one of the important notes on using temporary tattoo paper is that you need to cut close to the edges of the design.  So, I decided to use my ScanNCut to do just that!

As you can see from the video, it's quick and easy (and painless).  Some tips to keep in mind:

Print your text backwards and space individual images far from each other.

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If your image isn’t being detected by the scanner, try adjusting the contrast (greyscale) slider.

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If you have a delicate image (such as the text) add an offset line to ensure that it cuts out cleanly.

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You can delete out stray marks when using Direct Cut.  Watch this quick video for the how-to:

Thanks for stopping by!

P.S. I am a paid spokesperson for the Brother ScanNCut.  It is a machine that I love and use.  All projects and opinions are my own.

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Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

49 thoughts on “ScanNCut: Temporary Tattoos You Design

  • Funny story about Mama Bear … I stayed up last night finishing the new book “People Like Her” … novel about bloggers/influencers and oh my SO.GOOD! And her influencer name …. Mama Bear!!! LOL … but really, the book made me think of you and your concerns about boundaries, sharing personal life with social media … don’t recommend the book (albeit I finished in less than 24 hrs) b/c it was scary as %$#@ … but it also made me appreciate what you do more, the whole “it is NOT as easy as it looks” so true.

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  • Funny story about Mama Bear … I stayed up last night finishing the new book “People Like Her” … novel about bloggers/influencers and oh my SO.GOOD! And her influencer name …. Mama Bear!!! LOL … but really, the book made me think of you and your concerns about boundaries, sharing personal life with social media … don’t recommend the book (albeit I finished in less than 24 hrs) b/c it was scary as %$#@ … but it also made me appreciate what you do more, the whole “it is NOT as easy as it looks” so true.

    Reply
  • Funny story about Mama Bear … I stayed up last night finishing the new book “People Like Her” … novel about bloggers/influencers and oh my SO.GOOD! And her influencer name …. Mama Bear!!! LOL … but really, the book made me think of you and your concerns about boundaries, sharing personal life with social media … don’t recommend the book (albeit I finished in less than 24 hrs) b/c it was scary as %$#@ … but it also made me appreciate what you do more, the whole “it is NOT as easy as it looks” so true.

    Reply
  • Funny story about Mama Bear … I stayed up last night finishing the new book “People Like Her” … novel about bloggers/influencers and oh my SO.GOOD! And her influencer name …. Mama Bear!!! LOL … but really, the book made me think of you and your concerns about boundaries, sharing personal life with social media … don’t recommend the book (albeit I finished in less than 24 hrs) b/c it was scary as %$#@ … but it also made me appreciate what you do more, the whole “it is NOT as easy as it looks” so true.

    Reply
  • Funny story about Mama Bear … I stayed up last night finishing the new book “People Like Her” … novel about bloggers/influencers and oh my SO.GOOD! And her influencer name …. Mama Bear!!! LOL … but really, the book made me think of you and your concerns about boundaries, sharing personal life with social media … don’t recommend the book (albeit I finished in less than 24 hrs) b/c it was scary as %$#@ … but it also made me appreciate what you do more, the whole “it is NOT as easy as it looks” so true.

    Reply
  • Funny story about Mama Bear … I stayed up last night finishing the new book “People Like Her” … novel about bloggers/influencers and oh my SO.GOOD! And her influencer name …. Mama Bear!!! LOL … but really, the book made me think of you and your concerns about boundaries, sharing personal life with social media … don’t recommend the book (albeit I finished in less than 24 hrs) b/c it was scary as %$#@ … but it also made me appreciate what you do more, the whole “it is NOT as easy as it looks” so true.

    Reply
  • Funny story about Mama Bear … I stayed up last night finishing the new book “People Like Her” … novel about bloggers/influencers and oh my SO.GOOD! And her influencer name …. Mama Bear!!! LOL … but really, the book made me think of you and your concerns about boundaries, sharing personal life with social media … don’t recommend the book (albeit I finished in less than 24 hrs) b/c it was scary as %$#@ … but it also made me appreciate what you do more, the whole “it is NOT as easy as it looks” so true.

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  • Oh, I’m so excited about this! And perfect timing. A very dear friend of mine just visited, and brought us temporary tattoos. I am babying mine (washing around it) because I don’t want to lose it…but I am not a fan of permanent tats either.
    Thank you so much, Julie, for all of your inspiration (and all of the hard work to share it with us).
    <3

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  • Oh, I’m so excited about this! And perfect timing. A very dear friend of mine just visited, and brought us temporary tattoos. I am babying mine (washing around it) because I don’t want to lose it…but I am not a fan of permanent tats either.
    Thank you so much, Julie, for all of your inspiration (and all of the hard work to share it with us).
    <3

    Reply
  • Oh, I’m so excited about this! And perfect timing. A very dear friend of mine just visited, and brought us temporary tattoos. I am babying mine (washing around it) because I don’t want to lose it…but I am not a fan of permanent tats either.
    Thank you so much, Julie, for all of your inspiration (and all of the hard work to share it with us).
    <3

    Reply
  • Oh, I’m so excited about this! And perfect timing. A very dear friend of mine just visited, and brought us temporary tattoos. I am babying mine (washing around it) because I don’t want to lose it…but I am not a fan of permanent tats either.
    Thank you so much, Julie, for all of your inspiration (and all of the hard work to share it with us).
    <3

    Reply
  • Oh, I’m so excited about this! And perfect timing. A very dear friend of mine just visited, and brought us temporary tattoos. I am babying mine (washing around it) because I don’t want to lose it…but I am not a fan of permanent tats either.
    Thank you so much, Julie, for all of your inspiration (and all of the hard work to share it with us).
    <3

    Reply
  • Oh, I’m so excited about this! And perfect timing. A very dear friend of mine just visited, and brought us temporary tattoos. I am babying mine (washing around it) because I don’t want to lose it…but I am not a fan of permanent tats either.
    Thank you so much, Julie, for all of your inspiration (and all of the hard work to share it with us).
    <3

    Reply
  • Oh, I’m so excited about this! And perfect timing. A very dear friend of mine just visited, and brought us temporary tattoos. I am babying mine (washing around it) because I don’t want to lose it…but I am not a fan of permanent tats either.
    Thank you so much, Julie, for all of your inspiration (and all of the hard work to share it with us).
    <3

    Reply
  • Oh, I need to try this. One could make a whole bunch of different ones, and have a new design every few days – or however long they last.

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  • Oh, I need to try this. One could make a whole bunch of different ones, and have a new design every few days – or however long they last.

    Reply
  • Oh, I need to try this. One could make a whole bunch of different ones, and have a new design every few days – or however long they last.

    Reply
  • Oh, I need to try this. One could make a whole bunch of different ones, and have a new design every few days – or however long they last.

    Reply
  • Oh, I need to try this. One could make a whole bunch of different ones, and have a new design every few days – or however long they last.

    Reply
  • Oh, I need to try this. One could make a whole bunch of different ones, and have a new design every few days – or however long they last.

    Reply
  • Oh, I need to try this. One could make a whole bunch of different ones, and have a new design every few days – or however long they last.

    Reply
  • I love your tutorials. They make it so
    easy to do more with my Scan N Cut.

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  • I love your tutorials. They make it so
    easy to do more with my Scan N Cut.

    Reply
  • I love your tutorials. They make it so
    easy to do more with my Scan N Cut.

    Reply
  • I love your tutorials. They make it so
    easy to do more with my Scan N Cut.

    Reply
  • I love your tutorials. They make it so
    easy to do more with my Scan N Cut.

    Reply
  • I love your tutorials. They make it so
    easy to do more with my Scan N Cut.

    Reply
  • I love your tutorials. They make it so
    easy to do more with my Scan N Cut.

    Reply

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